St. Houardon Church, Landerneau, France

St. Houardon Church was built in Kersanton stone in the 16th century and its porch was a model for local parish enclosure builders. The building retains a domed tower from the Renaissance. The famous porch, located on the right-hand side of the church, dates from 1604.

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mélanie train (11 months ago)
Magique avec les illuminations de fin d'année

tifenn rouve (11 months ago)
Marché de noël pas mal mais trop difficile de trouver de la place

Laurent Léost (11 months ago)
Une des deux églises de Landerneau celle ci est du côté Léonard et du côté Cornouaille c'est l'église St Thomas ... chacun la sienne

Cristian Duma (13 months ago)
Très belle église très très jolie

Ian Walshaw (15 months ago)
A large and extremely well decorated church both inside and outside. Well worth a visit if you're at all interested in religious architecture.

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